26 Sep 2010, Amritapuri
Hundreds and thousands of devotees congregated at Amritapuri ashram on the eve of Amma’s birthday. Amma gave darshan at the ashram hall which was fully decorated with lights of love. Amma also led a soul-stirring Bhajan session.

The highlight of the the day’s celebrations was the starting of the cultural programs in the evening which had the audience in raptures. Popular playback singers Biju Narayanan and Manjari enthralled the audience with devotional songs. This was a followed by a visual treat with dance performances from various campuses of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. The dances were a mix of classical and fusion art forms.